US Bridges

S Peach Ave over Harlan Stevens Ditch

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.21 MI N of Nebraska · Structure no. 42C0307

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Peach Ave over Harlan Stevens Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Peach Ave over Harlan Stevens Ditch in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 100 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Peach Ave
CrossesHarlan Stevens Ditch
Location0.21 MI N of Nebraska
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.56494, -119.71852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic218 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Peach Ave over Harlan Stevens Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is S Peach Ave over Harlan Stevens Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does S Peach Ave over Harlan Stevens Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Peach Ave over Harlan Stevens Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Peach Ave over Harlan Stevens Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.